GOV FORWARD INC
USDOT 2375802 • 2438 FEDERAL CT, LONG GROVE, IL, 60047
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-815486 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 22, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 017-67-8885 | ON FILE | Oct 23, 2024 | Oct 23, 2025 |
Insurance History (29 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT121797001 | CANCELLED | Jul 5, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT121797001 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2023 | Aug 31, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT121797001 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2023 | Jul 5, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 121797001 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2022 | Oct 23, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP75106 00 | CANCELLED | Apr 9, 2022 | Oct 23, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP75106 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2021 | Apr 9, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP75106 00 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2021 | Oct 23, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP65092 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2020 | Oct 23, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005148248-9 | CANCELLED | Aug 7, 2020 | Oct 23, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005148248-9 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2020 | Aug 7, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005148248-9 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2020 | Feb 11, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005148248-9 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005148248-9 | REPLACED | Jan 2, 2020 | Feb 11, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005148248-9 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005148248-9 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2019 | Jan 2, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA07876885 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2019 | Dec 12, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA07876885 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2019 | Oct 23, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA7876885 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2019 | Sep 25, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7876885 | CANCELLED | Jul 24, 2018 | Jan 15, 2019 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS083684 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 2018 | Jul 24, 2018 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS083684 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2018 | Aug 22, 2018 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS083684 | REPLACED | Dec 23, 2017 | Mar 22, 2018 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS083684 | CANCELLED | Dec 23, 2017 | Apr 25, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06446-17 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 2017 | Dec 22, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2874997 | REPLACED | May 5, 2016 | Feb 16, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2874997 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 2016 | May 5, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3518133 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2015 | Feb 16, 2016 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00032734 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0610913 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 017-67-8885 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT121797001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT121797001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT121797001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2024 | Jul 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 121797001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2023 | Oct 23, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP75106 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2022 | Oct 23, 2022 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP75106 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2022 | Apr 9, 2022 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP65092 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2021 | Oct 23, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP75106 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2021 | Oct 23, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005148248-9 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2020 | Oct 23, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005148248-9 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2020 | Aug 7, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005148248-9 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005148248-9 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005148248-9 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2020 | Feb 11, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005148248-9 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2020 | Feb 11, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005148248-9 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2020 | Jan 2, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA07876885 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2019 | Dec 12, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA07876885 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2019 | Oct 23, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA7876885 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 25, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7876885 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2019 | Jan 15, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS083684 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2018 | Aug 22, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS083684 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2018 | Jul 24, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS083684 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2018 | Apr 25, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS083684 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06446-17 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2017 | Dec 22, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2874997 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2017 | Feb 16, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2874997 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2016 | May 5, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3518133 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2016 | Feb 16, 2016 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00032734 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0610913 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC815486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2025 |
| MC815486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2024 |
| MC815486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2022 |
| MC815486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2022 |
| MC815486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2021 |
| MC815486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2020 |
| MC815486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2020 |
| MC815486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2020 |
| MC815486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2019 |
| MC815486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2017 |
| MC815486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2016 |
| MC815486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2015 |
| MC815486 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2014 |
| MC815486 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 8, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
15 states • 73 inspections
Violation Summary (91 violations from 73 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8H05 | 395.8H05 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11RT | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.11G | Failing to provide supporting documents in the driver's possession upon request | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.67 | Tires - other defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (73 inspections)
Showing 50 of 73
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Addison Twp | I-290 EASTBOUND | ...JH9431 | GOV FORWARD INC |
| Oct 17, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RICHMOND | EAST MAIN | ...608455 | GOV FORWARD INC |
| Sep 23, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAMBRIDGE CITY | I-70 | ...707881 | GOV FORWARD INC |
| Jul 18, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ITASCA | ROHLWING RD | ...559856 | Gov Forward Inc |
| Dec 20, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN TWP | I-94 W/B | ...917393 | GOV FORWARD INC |
| Apr 25, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2014 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events